Sacramento man arrested on drug, firearm charges in Lower Lake

LOWER LAKE -- A Sacramento man was arrested on multiple drug charges and possession of a firearm in Lower Lake Saturday evening.

A Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) deputy pulled over Solomon Schumaker, 30, at approximately 5 p.m. near Spruce Grove and Old Spruce Grove roads because the license plates on his Ford pickup were reportedly not correctly displayed, according to LCSO Lt. Steve Brooks.

Schumaker allegedly showed signs of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol and was tested, Brooks stated.

He was arrested on charges of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

The LCSO deputy searched Schumaker and reportedly found a plastic bag containing approximately one gram of methamphetamine, according to Brooks. The methamphetamine was seized as evidence.

The deputy then searched Schumaker's vehicle and reportedly found 16 ounces of crystal methamphetamine, 1.75 ounces of cocaine, a loaded .32 caliber semi-automatic pistol, packaging materials, a digital scale and $5,500, according to Brooks. A records check confirmed that Schumaker was reportedly a convicted felon, according to Brooks

Schumaker was additionally charged with the possession of a controlled substance for sale, transportation of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance while armed, possession for sales/transportation of a specific controlled substance and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, Brooks stated.

Schumaker was booked at the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility.